Name: Danielle Emile – C.I.T. (Coach in Training)Seasons as a Gator Coach: 2High school: Prospect High School 2018Seasons as a Gator: 10 (started in 2009)Experience: Swim teacher 3 years, currently swim instructor at DACA.

Westgate Cabana Club

(Main) +1-408-378-4181

(Lessons) +1-408-703-2458

4750 Bucknall Road San Jose CA 95130 US

Name: Matthew Smith – Assistant Coach

Seasons as a Gator Coach: 8 yearsHigh School: Valley Christian HS 2007 College: UCSB (B.S. Geology), SBCC (A.S. Marine Diving Tech)Seasons as Gator Swimmer: 15Other Swimming Experience: Long distance open waterOther Coaching Experience: USA Swim Coach Certification, UCSB Women’s Club water polo (2yrs)Favorite Swimmer & Stroke: Ian Thorpe; FLYLife/Job Outside of Gators: After 2 years as the Maritime Program Manager for the 131st RQS at Moffett Field, Matt started a business as SCUBA Instructor while finishing the Park Management program. Currently works as a Park Ranger - EMT for Blackberry Farm in Cupertino and teaching SCUBA.Hobbies/Interests/Factoids: Scuba diving in Monterey, swimming across Lake Tahoe, playing with his dog Zooey